1.
to tidy up, to clean up
To organize and clean a space by putting things in their proper places.
2.
to put away, to store
To return items to their designated storage location.
3.
to finish, to settle
To complete or resolve a task or matter.
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). Pair: 片付く (intransitive, to be tidied up). Pattern: Xを片付ける (tidy up X).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action or resulting state. 片付けている = 'is tidying' or 'has tidied.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 部屋を片付ける (tidy up a room)
- 机の上を片付ける (clear the desk)
- 仕事を片付ける (finish/wrap up work)
- 問題を片付ける (settle a problem)
INTRANSITIVE PAIR: 片付く means 'to be tidied/settled.'
- 部屋が片付いた (The room is tidy now.)
REGISTER: Neutral. Very common in everyday speech.
Related Words
Pair verb:
片付く (intransitive, to be tidied up)